Passionate about Software, AI, and Travel?

We're Cumbaya, the AI-powered Digital Travel Agent of the future, and we're looking for a full-time Software & AI Engineer to join our Start-up team of experts in Leuven.

You'll work directly with our two technical co-founders to build the "brain" of our world-class product, mastering a cutting-edge stack of Golang microservices and a multi-agent Python AI framework. If you have a Master's in Computer Science and an ambitious mindset, this is your chance to build big and move fast.

Cumbaya is the AI-powered Digital Travel Agent of the future. We are a travel platform that generates personalized, feasible itineraries in seconds, for free. We integrate flights, accommodation, activities, and more into a single, user-friendly plan, solving complex travel logistics to make travel accessible and meaningful. We are a Start-up located in Leuven founded by 3 co-founders and working together with 3 freelancers in marketing & design.

Join our technical team of the 2 tech co-founders to build and scale the "brain" of Cumbaya. This high-impact role combines backend engineering (Golang) and advanced AI development (Python). You will contribute to our microservice architecture, cloud infrastructure, and the sophisticated AI logic that makes our itineraries personal & feasible.

• Design, build, and scale backend microservices in Golang.
• Enhance our multi-agent Python AI framework.
• (Optional) Manage and optimize Google Cloud Infrastructure with Terraform.
• (Optional) Extend our analytical BigQuery data platform.

Required:

• Master in Computer Science.
• Strong Python knowledge.
• Eagerness to master Golang.
• Experience with LLMs.
• Demonstrable passion for software, AI, & travel.
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Solid grasp of software architecture, backend systems, APIs, and databases.



Nice to have:

• Professional software development experience in Python and Golang.
• Experience with multi-agent AI frameworks.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience with DevOps & CI/CD
• Experience with our stack: Google Cloud, microservices, gRPC, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, …

• Build Big, Move Fast: You'll be a foundational engineer in a small, expert team. We are building a world-class product to compete on a global scale, and you'll be at the center of it. We move quickly, iterate, and ship code that has an immediate impact on travelers worldwide.
• Broad Ownership & Mastery: This isn't a "stay in your lane" role. You will get significant responsibility across a wide range of services—from Golang microservices and our Python AI framework to cloud infrastructure and our BigQuery data platform. We encourage you to grow your skills in the areas that excite you most.
• Solve Unique Challenges: You'll be solving fascinating, complex problems that haven't been solved before. This is your chance to build the scalable, intelligent, and resilient brain behind the future of travel.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work daily with a modern, powerful stack. You'll be leveraging a multi-agent AI framework, high-performance gRPC, a containerized microservice architecture on GCP, and a modern data platform to build a truly next-generation product.

We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your work, well-being, and growth:

• Compensation: A competitive salary in line with your profile, re-evaluated annually to reflect your development and contribution.
• Flexible Holiday Plan: We’re the digital travel agent, so you choose how many holidays you take, with a minimum of 20 per year!
• Hybrid role: 2-3 days/week in our office by the Leuven train station
• Daily Essentials:
• Meal & Eco vouchers
• Mobile network subscription
• Home work & Internet allowance
• Flexible Commute Support
• Top-Tier Equipment: A Macbook Pro to support your best work.
• Team Culture: Team-building events and activities.
• And more...

Ready to build the future of travel? Apply now.